Pharmacy Inventory Specialist

Overview

For over 50 years, the HealthDirect team has been dedicated to the unique pharmacy needs of individuals residing in Long-Term Care (LTC) facilities such as nursing homes and assisted living facilities, as well as correctional facilities and group homes.".  On a daily basis our team provides prescription medications, over-the-counter products, clinical consulting services, and specialty pharmacy services to more than 50,000 residents. 

 

HealthDirect is a division of KPH Healthcare Services, a billion dollar, 100% employee owned provider of pharmaceutical and healthcare services. KPH is comprised of four divisions - Kinney Drugs, ProAct Inc., HealthDirect and Noble Health Services.  The family of KPH Healthcare Services began with Kinney Drugs retail in 1903.  All KPH family company values stem from Kinney's long-standing commitment to trust and community-minded health solutions.  

 

As a team, HealthDirect has achieved significant growth. Over the past 6 years we have grown from four pharmacies in two states to 20 pharmacies across eight states.  Our team has grown to over 900 employees and we are looking to add another - possibly you!

 

 

 

Scope of Responsibilities: Works under limited supervision.  Relies on experience and judgment to ensure adequate inventory levels

 

Job Summary: Responsible for the inventory management, appropriate stock levels and maintaining accurate cost files.

Responsibilities

Job Duties:

• Replenish inventory from in-store stock and in coming orders
• Assist in the ordering of replacement product from the appropriate supplier
• Assist in the management of inventory levels insuring adequate quantities are available to meet customers needs, without maintaining excessive levels
• Assist in identifying and returning outdated or over stocked merchandise to the proper source
• Update IT drug database as needed
• Work with facility management and HD support staff to ensure that accurate cost files are maintained
• Perform general housekeeping duties necessary to maintain a professional and clean department
• Responsible for completing all mandatory and regulatory training programs
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Education:

• Minimum: High School Diploma (or currently enrolled) or GED
• Preferred: AS Degree or Higher

 

Experience:

• Preferred: 2 or more years previous experience in related position

 

Required (Vermont Employees):

• Registered  with the State of Vermont as a Pharmacy Technician

 

Required (Ohio Employees Only):

• Registered with the State of Ohio as a Pharmacy Technician

 

Special Conditions of Employment:

• Drug test
• Initial and continuous exclusion and sanction/disciplinary monitoring
• Any and all additional eligibility requirements based on the specific position

 

Job Skills Required:

• Detailed knowledge of daily drug usage
• Basic keyboarding and calculator skills
• Strong communication skills
• Excellent organization skills
• Outstanding customer service skills
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize
• Requires the ability to stand throughout the majority of the shift
• Limited lifting up to 80 lbs
• Successful completion of a pre-employment and/or random drug screening test

 

Required Training:

• HIPPA Privacy Course
• HIPPA Security Course
• Fraud, Waste, and Abuse Course
• MethGuard Course

 

Behavioral Traits Required:

• Cooperation: Must work harmoniously and effectively with fellow employees, supervisors and others you are in contact with
• Initiative: Must work within supervision guidelines and assume additional responsibilities
• Flexibility: Must be willing to work variable work schedules, assist others as requested and available, and be willing to perform all assigned work
• Adaptability: Must respond to new situations in a positive way, accept change, support new ideas, master new routines and grasp explanations, apply current knowledge in new environments and experiences
• Involvement: Must enjoy the demands of the job and work with interest and enthusiasm
• Customer Service: Must provide appropriate customer service (for Kinney customers, fellow employees and business partners), listen attentively to their needs and respond appropriately
• Safety: Must take care of equipment and employ good safety habits
• Leadership: Must gain acceptance of ideas and accomplish goals through subordinates, peers and teams

 

Attendance Requirements:

• Must be available, and on-time for scheduled work shifts
• Must be able to work nights and weekends as required

Compensation:

 

$20-22 an hour

 

The final offer will be determined after careful consideration of multiple factors such as relevant skills, years of experience and education. 

 

KPH Healthcare Services, Inc. is a multistate organization and abides by all local, state and federal regulations as it pertains to minimum wage requirements.

Employment Type: FULL_TIME